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Charnwood Forest

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Charnwood Forest

Charnwood Forrest Farm Entrance to the farm shop
Charnwood Forrest Farm Credit: Andrew Abbott

Charnwood Forest is a unique geological area located in Leicestershire, England. Covering approximately 100 square miles, it is characterized by a mix of rocky outcrops, dense woodland, and open heathland. The landscape is dominated by ancient volcanic rock formations, including granite and slate, which create a rugged and picturesque terrain.

The forest is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including rare species such as the white-letter hairstreak butterfly and the barbastelle bat. The diverse habitats within Charnwood Forest support a wide range of wildlife, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

Visitors to Charnwood Forest can explore a network of walking trails and bridleways that wind through the wooded valleys and up onto the exposed moorland. The area offers stunning views across the Leicestershire countryside, with landmarks such as Old John Tower providing panoramic vistas of the surrounding area.

Charnwood Forest is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, recognized for its unique geological features and biodiversity. It is a peaceful and scenic destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of urban life and immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world.

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Charnwood Forest Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.719139/-1.2630286 or Grid Reference SK4913. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Charnwood Forrest Farm Entrance to the farm shop
Charnwood Forrest Farm
Entrance to the farm shop
The Copt Oak The Copt Oak pub is operated by Rotisserie Pub Restaurants, part of the Marston's estate. The emphasis is very much on dining. The building has evidently had a makeover since this view 15 years earlier: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/188366">SK4812 : Copt Oak</a>.
The Copt Oak
The Copt Oak pub is operated by Rotisserie Pub Restaurants, part of the Marston's estate. The emphasis is very much on dining. The building has evidently had a makeover since this view 15 years earlier: SK4812 : Copt Oak.
Stoneywell Visitors approach the house along the path in the foreground. By the door a group of National Trust volunteers give an introductory talk to visitors before they enter the property.
Stoneywell
Visitors approach the house along the path in the foreground. By the door a group of National Trust volunteers give an introductory talk to visitors before they enter the property.
Stoneywell - looking out of the window This window looks out of the house onto the small garden area at the front. The curtains are in an appropriate arts and crafts design.
Stoneywell - looking out of the window
This window looks out of the house onto the small garden area at the front. The curtains are in an appropriate arts and crafts design.
Stoneywell Showing the rear of the house.
Stoneywell
Showing the rear of the house.
Stoneywell - the tennis court Despite the rugged and uneven terrain, the Gimsons managed to incorporate a tennis court in the grounds. The enclosure remains although it is no longer used as such.
Stoneywell - the tennis court
Despite the rugged and uneven terrain, the Gimsons managed to incorporate a tennis court in the grounds. The enclosure remains although it is no longer used as such.
Stoneywell This view is of the rear of the house, giving an idea of how quirky a building it actually is but also how well it blends into the landscape.
Stoneywell
This view is of the rear of the house, giving an idea of how quirky a building it actually is but also how well it blends into the landscape.
Stoneywell - the walled garden The walled garden is used to grow vegetables, mainly cultivated by National Trust volunteers. This view shows a crop of runner beans.
Stoneywell - the walled garden
The walled garden is used to grow vegetables, mainly cultivated by National Trust volunteers. This view shows a crop of runner beans.
Stoneywell From this direction, especially, the house seems to sink into the Charnwood Forest landscape. Beyond the house is Stoneywell Wood.
Stoneywell
From this direction, especially, the house seems to sink into the Charnwood Forest landscape. Beyond the house is Stoneywell Wood.
Stoneywell Showing part of the front of the house.
Stoneywell
Showing part of the front of the house.
Copt Oak public house, Whitwick Road
Copt Oak public house, Whitwick Road
Old windpump A wind-driven water pump of a type that used to be common across the country. Apparently intact but photographed on a still day, so operational status unknown.
Old windpump
A wind-driven water pump of a type that used to be common across the country. Apparently intact but photographed on a still day, so operational status unknown.
Copt Oak youth hostel and church When Copt Oak's school closed it became a youth hostel, self-catering only at weekends and school holidays. Water was collected from the village stand-pipe by the volunteer wardens
Copt Oak youth hostel and church
When Copt Oak's school closed it became a youth hostel, self-catering only at weekends and school holidays. Water was collected from the village stand-pipe by the volunteer wardens
Stoneywell Somewhat off the beaten track in Charnwood Forest but well worth the effort to see this arts and crafts gem
Stoneywell
Somewhat off the beaten track in Charnwood Forest but well worth the effort to see this arts and crafts gem
Stoneywell [1] The cottage is seen from the garden. Stoneywell is a cottage, located near the village of Markfield. Some 7 miles northwest of Leicester. Designed and built in the Arts and Crafts style in 1899 by Ernest Gimson, for his brother Sydney. Ernest Gimson was one of the most inspiring and influential architect-designers of the Arts and Crafts movement, which had the ideal of ‘Nothing should be made by man’s labour which is not worth making, or must be made by labour degrading to the makers.’ The cottage is now owned by the National Trust. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1361102" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1361102">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Stoneywell [1]
The cottage is seen from the garden. Stoneywell is a cottage, located near the village of Markfield. Some 7 miles northwest of Leicester. Designed and built in the Arts and Crafts style in 1899 by Ernest Gimson, for his brother Sydney. Ernest Gimson was one of the most inspiring and influential architect-designers of the Arts and Crafts movement, which had the ideal of ‘Nothing should be made by man’s labour which is not worth making, or must be made by labour degrading to the makers.’ The cottage is now owned by the National Trust. Listed, grade II, with details at: LinkExternal link
Stoneywell [2] The interior of the cottage. Stoneywell is a cottage, located near the village of Markfield. Some 7 miles northwest of Leicester. Designed and built in the Arts and Crafts style in 1899 by Ernest Gimson, for his brother Sydney. Ernest Gimson was one of the most inspiring and influential architect-designers of the Arts and Crafts movement, which had the ideal of ‘Nothing should be made by man’s labour which is not worth making, or must be made by labour degrading to the makers.’ The cottage is now owned by the National Trust.
Stoneywell [2]
The interior of the cottage. Stoneywell is a cottage, located near the village of Markfield. Some 7 miles northwest of Leicester. Designed and built in the Arts and Crafts style in 1899 by Ernest Gimson, for his brother Sydney. Ernest Gimson was one of the most inspiring and influential architect-designers of the Arts and Crafts movement, which had the ideal of ‘Nothing should be made by man’s labour which is not worth making, or must be made by labour degrading to the makers.’ The cottage is now owned by the National Trust.
Stoneywell [3] The interior of the cottage. A leaking chimney had required the removal of plaster from the wall, resulting in the wall construction being visible. Stoneywell is a cottage, located near the village of Markfield. Some 7 miles northwest of Leicester. Designed and built in the Arts and Crafts style in 1899 by Ernest Gimson, for his brother Sydney. Ernest Gimson was one of the most inspiring and influential architect-designers of the Arts and Crafts movement, which had the ideal of ‘Nothing should be made by man’s labour which is not worth making, or must be made by labour degrading to the makers.’ The cottage is now owned by the National Trust.
Stoneywell [3]
The interior of the cottage. A leaking chimney had required the removal of plaster from the wall, resulting in the wall construction being visible. Stoneywell is a cottage, located near the village of Markfield. Some 7 miles northwest of Leicester. Designed and built in the Arts and Crafts style in 1899 by Ernest Gimson, for his brother Sydney. Ernest Gimson was one of the most inspiring and influential architect-designers of the Arts and Crafts movement, which had the ideal of ‘Nothing should be made by man’s labour which is not worth making, or must be made by labour degrading to the makers.’ The cottage is now owned by the National Trust.
Stoneywell [4] The interior of the cottage. Stoneywell is a cottage, located near the village of Markfield. Some 7 miles northwest of Leicester. Designed and built in the Arts and Crafts style in 1899 by Ernest Gimson, for his brother Sydney. Ernest Gimson was one of the most inspiring and influential architect-designers of the Arts and Crafts movement, which had the ideal of ‘Nothing should be made by man’s labour which is not worth making, or must be made by labour degrading to the makers.’ The cottage is now owned by the National Trust.
Stoneywell [4]
The interior of the cottage. Stoneywell is a cottage, located near the village of Markfield. Some 7 miles northwest of Leicester. Designed and built in the Arts and Crafts style in 1899 by Ernest Gimson, for his brother Sydney. Ernest Gimson was one of the most inspiring and influential architect-designers of the Arts and Crafts movement, which had the ideal of ‘Nothing should be made by man’s labour which is not worth making, or must be made by labour degrading to the makers.’ The cottage is now owned by the National Trust.
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Charnwood Forest is located at Grid Ref: SK4913 (Lat: 52.719139, Lng: -1.2630286)

Administrative County: Leicestershire

District: Charnwood

Police Authority: Leicestershire

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